Video: Theories – Methods & Techniques of Teaching English
ELTWeekly Vol. 6 Issue#1 | January 6, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036
Research Paper: ‘An Experimental Study of the Teaching of French Pronunciation Using an “Ad Hoc” Phonemic Alphabet’ by William R. Herold
ELTWeekly Vol. 6 Issue#1 | January 6, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036
The primary purpose of this experiment is to determine the effect of reading development based on phonemic transcription and traditional orthography on the pronunciation of French as a second language. Sixteen level 1 French classes in Western New York State schools participated in the experiment in which the control and experimental classes completed six weeks of study of an introductory French text in which the first three units were transcribed for the experimental group along the lines of the International Phonetic Alphabet. (more…)
Research Paper: ‘Reading Loud and Clear: Reading Aloud in ELT’ by Costas Gabrielatos
ELTWeekly Vol. 6 Issue#1 | January 6, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036
This paper discusses whether there is a place for reading aloud (RA) in the modern foreign language classroom, and if so, when and how it should be used. It concentrates on English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learners of elementary level and upward who have mastered the skill of assigning sounds to letter-combinations in English. The article asserts that RA can be used to raise awareness of and provide practice in certain phonological aspects of English and certain strategies used to facilitate the production of spontaneous speech and communication. The first section looks at the perceived utility of RA, focusing on RA as reading, speaking, and pronunciation practice and RA as a skill. (more…)